A high-fiber diet helps keep food moving through your digestive system, reducing or eliminating constipation and that "backed-up" feeling. A high-fiber diet also helps prevent or treat certain conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids. Constipation causes straining ...
These are small tears in the skin around the anus, usually caused by constipation and hard stools. Along with bright red blood, you might notice pain during bowel movements and afterward. You can add more fiber to your diet or take a stool softener to ease the problem. A warm bath might...